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Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects or subjects with predominately dark or light tones.

VCR

OFF

A POWER

Tv Av

M

+2 2-

+1

-1

AE SHIFT

 

5

 

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+

0

0

- 0 . 5

1.Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.

2.Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the AE to your desired level.

To make the image brighter, turn the controller towards the + settings.

To make the image darker, turn the controller towards the – settings.

Recording

Note:

• AE shift does not function in the Easy, Manual or Spotlight Recording programs.

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Canon XL1 instruction manual Using AE Shift